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2028 Wide Receivers You Need to Know

2028 Wide Receivers You Need to Know
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess March 8, 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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Christopher Diaz
Christopher Diaz 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR | 2028
IL
Creighton Cowden
Creighton Cowden 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR | 2028
IL
Anthony Baldauf
Anthony Baldauf 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR | 2028
IL
Jahmori Ware
Jahmori Ware 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR | 2028
IL
Jaedyn Harris
Jaedyn Harris 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR | 2028
IL
Aiden Evans
Aiden Evans 6'2" | 165 lbs | WR | 2028
IL
Gavin Helpingstine
Gavin Helpingstine 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 wide receiver group is rock solid!  Here are some Illinois 2028 Wide Receivers that You Need to Know before they become upperclassmen!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["992443"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a339c025c9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ware is a 6'0" wide receiver who has next at East St. Louis. Smooth operator who tracks the ball well in the air. He snatches it well over the middle.  Brings major juice in the punt return game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["977321"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a339c025dbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richards 6'1" pass catcher can really run being able to take the top off the defense.  Has a deep route tree in his bag! Elusive with the ball in his hands. Willing blocker. Love the hesitation and quickness in his cuts keeping the defensive back guessing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1092236"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a339c025e3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Glenbard South 2026 5'11" wide receiver that flashes as a vertical threat.  Crisp route runner that can drive corners off the ball and then stop on a dime for out routes or comebacks. Gets in and out of cuts. Very effective as a chain mover. Tough with the ball after the catch. Excellent hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687853"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a339c025eaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Slot receiver that is smooth getting in and out of his cuts including on double moves. Racks up the YAC with his elusiveness after the catch. Drives defensive back with his speed then comes back to make catch. Sits down in weak spot of zone defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["971561"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a339c025f23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past year Helpingstine had 377 receiving yards, 5 receiving touchdowns, 2 punt return TDs, and 800 all purpose yards.  Legit return threat that can take them to the house.  Knows how to use his size as a perimeter pass catcher against smaller defensive backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682134"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a339c025fa2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smooth wide receiver that cuts on a dime.  Good with the ball in his hands after the catch. Works well on bubble screens moving the chains.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["977318"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a339c026020"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great size out of this wide out.  Based on his freshman tape he is very good at going over the middle on posts and in breaking routes using leverage to make the catch. Smooth route runner that has a good feel for getting open.  Adjusts to the ball in the air over his shoulder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Jahmori Ware

Jahmori Ware

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WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Jahmori
Ware WR
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
East St. Louis
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2028 Wide Receivers You Need to Know
Ware is a 6’0″ wide receiver who has next at East St. Louis. Smooth operator who tracks the...
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Jaedyn Harris

Jaedyn Harris

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WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2028
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Jaedyn
Harris WR
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Richards
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2028 Wide Receivers You Need to Know
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Anthony Baldauf

Anthony Baldauf

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WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Anthony
Baldauf WR
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Glenbard South
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2028 Wide Receivers You Need to Know
Glenbard South 2026 5’11” wide receiver that flashes as a vertical threat.  Crisp route runner that can drive...
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Anthony Baldauf

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School: Glenbard South
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Christopher Diaz

Christopher Diaz

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WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Christopher
Diaz WR
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
Glenbrook South
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Slot receiver that is smooth getting in and out of his cuts including on double moves. Racks up...
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Christopher Diaz

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School: Glenbrook South
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Gavin Helpingstine

Gavin Helpingstine

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HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
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CLASS 2028
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Gavin
Helpingstine WR
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2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Brother Rice
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2028 Wide Receivers You Need to Know
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School: Brother Rice
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Creighton Cowden

Creighton Cowden

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WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Creighton
Cowden WR
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
Naperville North
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Creighton Cowden

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School: Naperville North
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Aiden Evans

Aiden Evans

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WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 165
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Aiden
Evans WR
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
165
HS
Chicago Mt. Carmel
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2028 Wide Receivers You Need to Know
Great size out of this wide out.  Based on his freshman tape he is very good at going...
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